Raymond R. "Doc" Boldery Obituary (1924

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. Raymond Rand "Doc" Boldery Mr. Raymond Rand "Doc" Boldery, age 96, of Milton, Kentucky entered this life on January 31, 1924 in Trimble County, Kentucky. Doc was the loving son of the late George David and Virgie Shelton Boldery. He was raised in Trimble County residing there most of his life. Doc was proud to have served in World War II in the United States Army as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division. He attended "Jump" School in England, where he earned his wings. His most memorable jump was over the Rhine River, then marched toward the Siegfried Line during the Battle of the Bulge as they pushed the Germans back and reclaimed the land. For his battles and campaigns, he was the recipient of the Bronze Star. In 2016, Doc was delighted to take an "Honor Flight" to Washington DC to visit the World War II Memorial. On this trip he wore the same "Jump Boots" that he had on during World War II. Upon returning from the War, Doc bought a farm where he would reside for the next 70 years. He was blessed to marry his sweetheart of 74 years, Lucille Mae Brandon on May 3, 1947 in Vevay, Indiana. This happy union of 74 years was blessed with a daughter, Sherry. Doc was an avid farmer and also worked at the Kentucky State Reformatory in LaGrange for nearly 20 years. He was a long-time member of the Madison VFW Post No. 1969, the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion, and the Madison Moose Lodge No. 765. He and Lucille enjoyed traveling and camping. He was an avid reader, devoted husband, loving dad, grandpa and great grandpa. Doc was blessed with a lengthy list of friends who loved to stop and visit and listen to his stories. Raymond died on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 4:38 a.m. at his home in Milton, Kentucky with his loving wife and daughter at his side. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Raymond will be missed by his loving wife of 74 years, Lucille Mae Brandon Boldery of Milton, Kentucky; his loving daughter, Sherry Boldery Hall Mills and her husband, Stan of Glasgow, Kentucky; his grandchildren, Anissa Hall and Brent Hall; his great grandchildren, Lacey, Tyler, Gemma, Scott, Travis, and Taylor; his great great grandson, Liam; his sister in law, Evelyn Davidson and her husband, George of Lamb, Indiana; his brother in law, Paul Brandon of Madison, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, George David Boldery, died December 27, 1966, his mother, Virgie Shelton Boldery, died December 17, 1946, his brothers, Marvin Boldery, died 1991, Thurman C. Boldery, died 1942, and Hayden Boldery, died 2013, his sisters, Eulula Ruth May, died in 1997 and Corrine Boldery, died in 1922, his son in law, Robert L. Hall, died November 6, 1982, his granddaughter, Natalie Nicole Hall Mitchell, died May 30, 2011, his father in law and mother in law, Harry Brandon, died May 31, 1983 and Florence E. Brooks Brandon, died October 23, 2001, and his brother in law, Raymond J. Brandon, died January 24, 2010. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 5, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., by Bro. Aaron Snelling at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Moffett Cemetery in Milton, Kentucky. VISITATION Friends may visit Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORSA final salute with full military honors will be conducted by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No 9 of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison VFW Post No. 1969. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com Make An Online Memorial Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Raymond R. "Doc" Boldery, please click here to visit our sympathy store.